DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

SUMMARY: The Director of Operations is responsible for directing the overall
manufacturing operations of the organization with the objective of
providing maximum profit and return on invested capital; establishing
and meeting safety, quality, productivity, delivery, customer
satisfaction, and culture objectives. Must assure adequate resources are
available to deliver expected results, and represent the company with
customers, employees, the financial community and the public.

WAGE TYPE: Salary

FLSA Exemption: Non Exempt

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists company officers and senior staff members in the development

and formulation of long and short-range planning, policies, programs
and objectives.

• Develops the manufacturing plan and establishes procedures for

maintaining high standards of manufacturing operations to ensure
that products conform to established customer and company quality
standards.

• Interfaces with key customer contacts on a regular basis to maintain

effective and proactive working relationships and high levels of
customer satisfaction.

• Achieves optimum performance levels with least amount of overhead

and raw material costs to meet annual budgetary plan.

• Formulates and recommends manufacturing policies and programs that

guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive
position and the profitability of the operation.

• Directs and monitors department managers to accomplish goals of the

manufacturing plan, consistent with established manufacturing and
safety procedures.

• Responsible for overseeing the coordination of capital planning and

project execution

• Selects, trains, develops and evaluates staff. Takes corrective

action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company
policy. Ensures compliance with current federal, state and local
regulations. Consults with Human Resources Department as
appropriate.

• Identifies, recommends and implements changes to continuously

improve productivity and reduce cost and scrap, monitor scrap and
rework data. Directs the establishment, implementation and
maintenance of production standards. Sets performance objectives and
metrics.

• Directs and coordinates various programs essential to manufacturing

procedures (e.g., Lean manufacturing disciplines, training, safety,
housekeeping, cost reduction, worker involvement, security, etc.).

Competencies

• Proven operational leadership success in a high volume, Lean

manufacturing environment

• Demonstrated ability to build, engage and motivate high performance

teams

• Proven ability to set aggressive improvement goals and deliver

results

• Strong strategic planning, decision-making and problem solving

skills

• Communication proficiency and presentation skills

• Stress Management/Composure

• Business Acumen

• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility/Relationship-building

• Problem Solving/Analysis

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:

• Reports to: President

• Supervises: Day Shift Superintendent, 2(nd) and 3(rd) Shift

Supervisors, Planner, Purchasing/Customer Service/Safety
Representative, Manufacturing Process Specialist

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the
knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Equivalent combinations of
education and experience may be substituted for the expected levels of
education and experience required.

Education and/or Experience Expected:

• Bachelors Degree in Management, Engineering, or similar business

related field

• Proven conceptual and strategic thinker who possesses fundamental

business understanding with the ability to integrate all functions
goals into the companys overall mission and visions.

• Strong driver of metrics/KPIs within the plant

• Proven engaging leadership style that supports and models a

commitment to teamwork, empowerment, hard work, accountability,
continuous improvement and communications to all organization
levels.

• Experience driving a LEAN manufacturing culture with proven success

• Strong commitment to meeting the customer needs in quality, service

and timeliness.

• 15 years solid business experience in addition to demonstrated

success.

Preferred:

• Prior experience in foundry or like industry

• Leadership experience with full P&L responsibility

Communication Skills:

• Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language

• Must establish and maintain high levels of responsiveness, trust and

credibility with employees

• Must be able to drive excellent results while maintaining positive

and effective relationships with peers and subordinates

System Skills:

• Microsoft Office

• ERP System (IQMS preferred)

• Travel 10% of time, some international travel may be required

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Excellent company, great culture. Strong bonus potential at 15-25% (negotiable at time of offer), quarterly profit sharing, excellent relocation assistance.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : 140000

Salary Max : 150000

Currency Type : US Dollars